Jim Carrey said in April 2022 that he was likely retiring from acting after reprising the evil Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” which opened in theaters the same month. It was Carrey’s second time playing the video game villain.

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Carrey has multiple roles in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3, ” and also portrays his villain’s grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. Director Jeff Fowler told SFX magazine in November, “For him to create a whole new character within the world was certainly an exciting opportunity, and he just went all in.”

Jim Carrey came out of retirement to reprise his role as Dr. Robotnik in the 'Sonic' franchise because he 'needed the money, frankly.'

Jim Carrey made his film comeback as he has blown through his savings. The Mask actor, 62, has recently stepped out of the limelight to paint and indulge his love of philosophy, but has reprised his role as villain Dr Robotnik in the upcoming semi-animated action movie Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

The actor stated that he did not want to revive the character for monetary gain, but if the appropriate script and conditions were presented to him, he would be willing.

Jim Carrey recently clarified his retirement comment from 2022, stating that one can’t be certain about such decisions. He explained that if a great project or team comes along, things could change. Carrey is set to appear in Sonic the Hedgehog 3,